SIA LEVEL 3 CLOSE PROTECTION COURSE BIRMINGHAM

 

We aim to provide you with solutions to obtain the most affordable close protection qualification in the UK. Less price for the close protection course does not mean that we would compromise on quality. We intend to provide affordable training solutions.

The close protection course linking to SIA license can be completed in a period of eighteen days. However, you have to remember that in order to complete this qualification you be required to demonstrate you have dedication and commitment to finish the close protection training over a period of eighteen days.

Unit 1. Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a close protection operative
• Understand current law and legislation within a close protection context
• Understand the importance of threat and risk assessment
• Understand the importance of threat and risk management
• Understand personal and professional skills within a close protection environment
• Understand the importance of teamwork within a close protection environment
• Understand surveillance, anti-surveillance and counter-surveillance methods
• Understand search procedures within a close protection operation for people, vehicles and buildings/venues
• Understand close protection foot drills
• Understand venue security operations and requirements
• Understand the importance of planning, route selection and additional licence considerations
• Understand reconnaissance within a close protection environment
• Understand the importance of operational planning

Unit 2. Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry

• Undertake a dynamic risk assessment
• Demonstrate use of surveillance, antisurveillance and counter surveillance
• Be able to search people, vehicles and venues
• Demonstrate close protection foot drills
• Be able to demonstrate venue security skills
• Be able to manage transport arrangements within a close protection environment.
• Be able to prepare and carry out a close protection assignment
• Be able to deal with a range of incidents within a close protection environment

Unit 3. Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry

• Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role
• Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
• Understand the use of problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict
• Be able to communicate to de-escalate conflict

Unit 4. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

• Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

Unit 5. Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

• Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
• Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
• Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor

Unit 6. Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

• Understand the requirements of providing clear and concise instructions to the principal and team members in emergency situations
• Know how to respond to a change in operational conditions from standard operating procedure (SOP) to emergency operating procedure (EOP)
• Know the responsibilities of the close protection team when there is an immediate physical threat to the principal
• Understand the necessity for narrowing the concentric layers of protection when managing an immediate threat to the principal
• Understand the implications of common and criminal law when using force on another person
• Know the positive alternatives to using
• physical intervention skills in a close protection environment
• Understand associated threats as a result of an attempted assault or unwarranted attention towards a principal
• Know how to apply physical intervention skills in a justifiable, ethical, and professional manner
• Be able to use non-pain compliant soft skills to prevent harm to a principal
• Be able to use defensive non-pain compliant skills to protect self from assault
• Be able to use non-pain compliant methods of protecting the inner cordon
• Be able to protect the principal from assault
• Be able to communicate effectively to encourage de-escalation

Unit 7. Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry

• Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
• Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
• Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
• Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others
• Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques

 

First Aid requirement for the Close Protection Course

It is an SIA requirement that centers must confirm that each learner has a valid first aid qualification OR can evidence sufficient training or experience to the:

• Level of the First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate Award – 30 hours (Pearson / IHCD) or
• Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (HABC) or equivalent.
• Level 3 First aid at work award (QCF)

Do you have a Valid First Aid at work Qualification

If you have your qualification you do not need to do the first aid qualification again, you would be required produce evidence on the first day of the training.

If you don’t have a Valid First Aid at work Qualification

You do not have the qualification, we would arrange the Level 3 first aid at work course for you at a price of £150 for 3 days. You have the option to do it with us or any other training provider.